5 Insanely Expensive “Knock-Ups” You Should Never Buy

The discovery that Saint Laurent was selling $500 flip-flops probably should have shocked us more. But the past few years have seen a spate of high-end designers copying low-end styles — and attaching a zero or two to the price while they’re at it. If knock-offs are the dodgy, cheaper versions of designer bags or shoes, these items are “knock-ups” — just as much of a copycat, but with a new, much higher price tag. Not that we can blame anyone for trying to charge 500 bucks for Mork from Ork’s beach footwear… Ahead, we bring you 5 basic, affordable items, and their outrageously expensive designer knock-ups.